Tag Archives: Caroline Lucas

MPs unite in debate on funding for hospice


This morning is the first day of Parliament following the nearly three-week break. According to ‘TheyWorkForYou’ Parliament will be open until the end of May when it closes for a further week. There are very few public listings in Parliament … Continue reading

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A mix of opinions on the Early Day Motions


One significant Parliament theme when it closes down for the holidays are the Early Day Motions (EDM) which are petitions endorsed by MPs who are not members of the Government. There is a mix of views amongst MP’s and political … Continue reading

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National Networks National Policy Statement


At the end of Parliament before their Easter break, there was a session organised by Guy Opperman from the Government and the first few words were “Relevant document: Ninth Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2022-23, National Networks National … Continue reading

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“You can play with any toys that you want”


Today and tomorrow are the last two days when MPs can participate in matters of Government. Tuesday 26th of March is the final day until April 15th Our local MPs will be able to work in Sussex for some of this three … Continue reading

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Commons committees examine range of items


This week in Parliament several important subjects will be raised with committees involving Sussex MPs. This afternoon Jeremy Quin, the MP for Horsham is involved in a several events that afternoon; the Public Accounts Committee discussing “Non-executive director appointments” and … Continue reading

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Caroline Lucas spoke about the Gas-fired Power Stations


On Wednesday in the Parliament there was a session entitled Gas-fired Power Stations and Caroline was the person who created that document to be responded by the Government in their response. The Minister who responded it is Graham Stuart and … Continue reading

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Several significant MPs rejected the Capital gains tax


On Tuesday this week on 12th February there were two votes that took place, both of them were set out by the Government and so most of the Conservative MPs and indeed DUP MPs endorsed on the two events. The … Continue reading

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MPs set to debate new rules on whistleblowers


The plans for today and this week in Parliament only indicate one contribution from a Sussex MP which is happening this afternoon. The Public Accounts Committee which includes Jeremy Quin discussing the theme “Investigation into whistleblowing in the civil service”. … Continue reading

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MP Lucas on police and race equality


This week in Parliament there are several themes under discussion and many of us would like to see Sussex MPs making a response. This afternoon there is debate organised by Elliot Colburn, the Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington in … Continue reading

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MP grills Chancellor in the run-up to the Budget


During this week MPs are not based in Parliament because of a planned Government Recess from the end of last Thursday opening again on Monday 19th February.  However, the House of Lords will hold their own discussions for three days … Continue reading

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